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FRWD vs CTA

Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF vs Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF

FRWD

Nomura Transformational Technologies ETF

Annual cost

0.65%

Fund size

$223M

CTA

Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF

Annual cost

0.75%

Fund size

$1.6B

Key differences

FRWD is an equity ETF, while CTA is an alternative ETF. FRWD charges 0.65% a year and CTA 0.75%.

  • FRWD is an equity fund, while CTA is an alternative fund. They carry different risk/return profiles.
  • FRWD follows a active selection strategy; CTA uses systematic alpha.
  • FRWD costs 0.10% less per year.
  • CTA is much larger than FRWD. Larger funds are usually more liquid and less likely to close.

Side-by-side comparison

FRWDCTA
Annual cost (TER)0.65%0.75%
Fund size (AUM)$223M$1.6B
Since20262022
Dividend yield5.05%
Asset classequityalternative
Region
Strategyactive selectionsystematic alpha
CAGR 1YN/A+12.2%
CAGR 3YN/A+10.9%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3YN/A0.51
Volatility 1Y20.23%
Max drawdown-18.49%-18.07%

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